ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Navy women's tennis team kicked off its 13-match homestand in impressive fashion, breezing past Big East member Villanova, 5-2, on Saturday morning in Annapolis.

The win evens Navy's record to 3-3 overall, while Villanova was competing in its season opener.

"It was a total team effort today. We tried to give everyone a chance to compete and it was a challenge, because Villanova is a formidable opponent," said Navy head coach Keith Puryear. "We showed off our depth a little bit today. I thought the plebes did a great job as well as the upperclassmen. Like always, there are things we could have done better, but I am pleased with the result."

"The win at No. 2 doubles was a big win. Villanova fought back in that match, but we kept our resolve and secured the doubles point," said Puryear. "It came down to the last point at 7-6. We lose that point and then we possibly lose the match and doubles point. The win gave us good momentum into singles play."

Navy clinched the match with the first three completed matches in singles play, coming at Nos. 5, 6 and 4, respectively. Freshman Vivian Chau (Rowland Heights, Calif.) gave Navy a 2-0 match lead with a 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 5 singles. Cassandra Fisbeck (Fr. / Granada Hills, Calif.) pushed the lead to 3-0 at No. 6 singles with a 6-0, 6-0 triumph and Katie Porter (Fr. / Matthews, N.C.) clinched the Navy team victory at No. 4 singles with a 6-3, 6-2 win.